Jurnee Smollett and Allison Janney Talk “Lou” Film

Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett are the dynamic duos I didn’t know I need until now!! Staring in Netflix’s upcoming thriller, Lou is a bonified kick-ass movie starring two badass women who do what they need to do for love, family, and safety.

I recently attended the red carpet and screening for the new Netflix film, and this may be my new favorite film of the year. From the amazing story, the two leads being women (Allison and Jurnee), the woman director (Anna Foerster), a woman writer ( Maggie Cohn),  J.J. Abrams producing, the crazy twist and turns, this film is a bonified action thriller.

I asked Allison and Jurnee about their journeys on the film and what made them join the team. I had to ask about those fight scenes!  

The women worked with fight choreographer Daniel Bernhardt and let me tell you: it pays off in the film! Between the stunts, fights, and the physicality of it all in the wilderness, Allison and Jurnee step to the challenges, and it comes across on screen.

Lou ( played by Allison) is a woman with a dark and secret past whose life is interrupted by a single mom ( played by Jurnee) who requests help from Lou to help her find her kidnapped daughter. Through their journey, the women encounter life and death situations along the way, and a few twists, turns, and revelations come out as these two women learn more about each other.

These two women were phenomenal in the film and you will be at the edge of your seat every step of the way while you’re watching this film.

Lou Premieres on Netflix on September 23rd

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Nakia Monet

Nakia Monet aka Key Key Boom Boom is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to entertainment journalism and TV production. Putting in work and shuffling out creative ideas for documentaries, scripted and unscripted shows at companies such as E!, BET, TMZ, and MTV. Nakia is not only an on-air host but she has contributed articles to companies like Buzzfeed, Black Hollywood Live, EUR Web, and Afterbuzz TV. The NYC native found her love of art while growing up in Boston. Receiving a BA in Broadcasting from Pine Manor College Nakia knew exactly where she needed to be to make it happen, Los Angeles.Since moving to The City of Angels Nakia has been on countless red carpets, worked with a slew of network executives, celebs and interviewed some of the hottest names out like: Keanu Reeves, Jane Fonda, Cynthia Erivo. Tiffany Haddish, Jamie Foxx, and more.

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